Colorado Rapids SC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Colorado Rapids SC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
- Colorado Rapids SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Seattle Sounders FC 13 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jun | Sporting Kansas City | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Jun | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 May | FC Dallas | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 May | Los Angeles FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 May | Houston Dynamo | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jul | Colorado Rapids SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jun | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Jun | Real Salt Lake | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jun | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 May | Austin FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 May | Atlanta United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Colorado Rapids SC | Seattle Sounders FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #21 |
| 16 | Points | 24 |
| 15 | Played | 13 |
| 5 / 1 / 9 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 3 |
| 25 | Scored | 17 |
| 24 | Conceded | 11 |
| +1 | GD | +6 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.85 |
| 33% | Win % | 54% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Colorado Rapids SC this season
Colorado Rapids SC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Seattle Sounders FC this season
Colorado Rapids SC are 26th (16 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 21st (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Colorado Rapids SC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/4
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Dick's Sporting Goods Park!
- 5' Seattle Sounders FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Shane O'Neill has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Colorado Rapids SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Seattle Sounders FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 21' The referee shows Colorado Rapids SC player a Yellow card on 21.
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Diego Rubio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 26' Danny Wilson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
- 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Robin Fraser might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yeimar Gomez.
- 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 41' A stunning finish from Alex Roldan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Shane O'Neill is booked for Seattle Sounders FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Seattle Sounders FC have won 450 goals from 284 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Seattle Sounders FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' Kelyn Rowe gets the nod from Seattle Sounders FC. He replaces Jimmy Medranda and will look to change the dynamic.
- 58' Michael Barrios is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 63' Seattle Sounders FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Colorado Rapids SC and Seattle Sounders FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 73' Colorado Rapids SC ring the changes. Andre Shinyashiki has done his job and it is now time for Braian Galvan to step up.
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Colorado Rapids SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 83' The travelling Seattle Sounders FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' Seattle Sounders FC make a change. Brad Smith trudges off to be replaced by Ethan Dobbelaere on 84 minutes.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Colorado Rapids SC in their trying to find a way past Seattle Sounders FC's compact .
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Colorado Rapids SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 12
- 5
- 2
- 4
- 23
- 26
- 9
- 22
- 13
- 7
Bench
- 10
- 1
- 3
- 24
- 6
- 32
-
20
Nicolas Mezquida ↑ 84'
-
52
Braian Galvan ↑ 73'
- 18
Coach
Robin Fraser
Seattle Sounders FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
94
Jimmy Medranda ↓ Kelyn Rowe 56'
- 9
- 30
-
11
Brad Smith ↓ Ethan Dobbelaere 84'
- 7
- 16
- 28
- 27
-
84
Joshua Atencio ↓ Danny Leyva 73'
- 92
Bench
- 12
-
22
Kelyn Rowe ↑ 56'
- 18
-
75
Danny Leyva ↑ 73'
-
45
Ethan Dobbelaere ↑ 84'
- 76
Coach
Brian Schmetzer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raul Ruidiaz | 4 |
| Jordan Morris | 4 |
| Albert Rusnak | 4 |
| Cristian Roldan | 3 |
| Andre Shinyashiki | 3 |
| Cole Bassett | 3 |
| Raul Ruidiaz | 2 |
| Djordje Mihailovic | 2 |
Head to Head
Colorado Rapids SC Form
2021-07-05
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2021-06-24
Sporting Kansas City
3–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-06-19
FC Cincinnati
0–2
Colorado Rapids SC
W
2021-05-30
Colorado Rapids SC
3–0
FC Dallas
W
2021-05-23
Los Angeles FC
2–1
Colorado Rapids SC
L
2021-05-16
Colorado Rapids SC
3–1
Houston Dynamo
W
Seattle Sounders FC Form
2021-07-05
Colorado Rapids SC
1–1
Seattle Sounders FC
D
2021-06-27
Seattle Sounders FC
2–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
D
2021-06-24
Seattle Sounders FC
2–1
Real Salt Lake
W
2021-06-20
Los Angeles Galaxy
1–2
Seattle Sounders FC
W
2021-05-31
Seattle Sounders FC
0–0
Austin FC
D
2021-05-23
Seattle Sounders FC
1–0
Atlanta United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22
Colorado Rapids SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for:
Colorado Rapids SC or Seattle Sounders FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Colorado Rapids SC or Draw
66%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
63%
Colorado Rapids SC or Seattle Sounders FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Seattle Sounders FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Colorado Rapids SC
| Handicap | Colorado Rapids SC covers | Push | Seattle Sounders FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Colorado Rapids SC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.